SOLUTION: Find the equation of the parabola satisfying the conditipn with the directix at x=3 and thr vertex at (-1,2)

SOLUTION: Find the equation of the parabola satisfying the conditipn with the directix at x=3 and thr vertex at (-1,2)

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Question 1022888: Find the equation of the parabola satisfying the conditipn with the directix at x=3 and thr vertex at (-1,2)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The focus is at (-5,2). Do you know why?

The parabola has horizontal symmetry axis and opens to the left.

Study this video explaining and demonstrating how to find equation of a parabola using focus and vertex.
video: parabola equation using focus and directrix, vertex not at origin
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